NBC News Delayed Russert Announcement

76. This news is so very sad and shocking. I have watched Meet The Press religiously for 12 years. Tim had just visited the sbux support center promoting his last book only months ago and was such a great person to meet.

Posted at 6:39PM on Jun 13th 2008 by bricer62

77. He died at what he loved doing. God help his wife and son !

Posted at 6:48PM on Jun 13th 2008 by haters are fools

78. As well they should have. How shameful for the NY Times to rush the news before his wife even knew. The ultimate in disrespect for a fellow journalist. It's all about being first and who cares who you hurt to get there. Sad.

Posted at 7:05PM on Jun 13th 2008 by respect

79. Tim Russert was one with a Nation - He represented something that was truly good, in just about each and every one of us.

Listen to any one of his discussions, interviews or stories - You'll understand, why.

Posted at 7:11PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Let It Be

80. The deorgatory comment about Rush Limbaugh was obivously (sp?) from your typical 'lefty'. Rush is a great American as was Tim Russert.

Posted at 10:27AM on Jun 14th 2008 by Tom

81. Everything that Tim Russert was, TMZ isn't.

This is so very sad. What Tim brought to us will be sorely missed, as will Tim, himself. My prayers go to his family.

Posted at 7:24PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Heaven will now be a better place

82. 67. What and absolutely tasteless headline--a blatant attempt to create some sort sensationalised BS over NBC's doing what any decent human would do and notify Tim's family first.

Maybe that's the headline, "NBC News Behaves Responsibly"...

You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!

Posted at 6:03PM on Jun 13th 2008 by cliffyk

Hear, hear!

Posted at 7:29PM on Jun 13th 2008 by TMZ: lower than low, and getting lower all the time

83. He was one of the good guys!! I recall an interview where he expressed his great love for his family and how proud he was of them. God Bless him and his family, friends, and those who truly knew him. The news world has lost another leader.

Posted at 8:00PM on Jun 13th 2008 by maggie

84. 57. Holy crap!!!
Wow... condolences to the family and friends.

(And any respectful news organization would have delayed the report)

Posted at 5:41PM on Jun 13th 2008 by ~Khaj

I agree with what you are saying about respectful (and respectable) news organizations. And then we have TMZ ...

The world is a better place for having Tim Russert in it, and his passing is a sad loss to us all. Go with God, Tim. My blessings and condolences to your family.

Posted at 7:42PM on Jun 13th 2008 by RIP, Tim Russert

85. To FIBiker: your comments are often in poor taste, and even though you're clearly in love with your own wit, you're incisive enough that a lot of us give you a pass.

But you have shown your true colors here today, and I have lost all respect for you.

You have just joined the growing population in the "hate-filled sociopath" category.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jun 13th 2008 by RIP, Tim Russert

86. Tim Russert will be missed DEARLY! It is so sad to have someone that came into our home each day with the straight arrow point of view that he had is now gone. They CANNOT replace him, they can only "patch" something new together. He will be greatly missed! My sympathy goes out to his family and his friends. May God Truly Bless Him!

Posted at 7:57PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Jody C.

87. He was a incredible journalist and I will greatly miss watching him every Sunday, thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and co workers during this difficult time.

Posted at 8:39PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Chrissy

88. I always have the news on in the morning while getting ready for work. It's usually background noise, but when Tim Russert was on I sat up and paid attention. He had his thumb on the pulse of the nation's politics -- there was no better than Tim. You could also detect a genuineness in him -- he was a sincerely nice guy. He also adored his family. This is a sad day for America -- my heart goes out to his family.

Posted at 9:39PM on Jun 13th 2008 by lady godiva

89. HOW TERRIBLY SAD...HE WAS A FINE MAN AND A GREAT JOURNALIST..HE WILL BE MISSED..MY

CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY...SUNDAY..AND "MEET THE PRESS'...WILL NEVER BE THE SAME..

Posted at 10:09PM on Jun 13th 2008 by JULIE

90. Meet the press is one of my fav tv shows. Tim Russert pretty much made the show for me.

Posted at 10:24PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Robert